Funding and Grants
helping to level up your facilities
Funding is vital to improve grassroots football infrastructure across England.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade existing pitches, install new 3G artificial turf surfaces, or enhance facilities such as changing rooms, clubhouses, or floodlighting, grants are designed to support clubs and communities in developing high-quality, accessible football environments.
Football Foundation Grants
Who can apply?
Football clubs, leagues, schools, and local authorities are eligible to apply for funding. Grants are tailored to meet the specific needs of different projects, whether you're maintaining natural grass pitches or installing state-of-the-art artificial surfaces.
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| increase participation | Sustainability | High-Quality Spaces |
| Improve the quality and accessibility of football facilities to boost player engagement at all levels. | Develop long-lasting infrastructure that benefits your club and community for years to come. | Create safe, modern environments for training and matches, from grassroots to competitive levels. |
What can be funded?
- Grass pitch improvements
- 3G football pitches
- Changing rooms and clubhouses
- Floodlighting systems
- Machinery
How to apply?
Ready to improve your facilities? Click here to learn more about the application process and start your journey toward better football infrastructure today.
Grass Pitches
Premier League Defibrillator Fund
Floodlights
Premier League Stadium Fund
The Premier League Stadium Fund (PLSF) is a non-charitable arm of the Football Foundation funded by the Premier League.
These grants are designed to improve stadium safety and enable clubs to satisfy The FA’s ground-grading requirements.
Who is it for?
- Clubs in the National League System (Steps 1 to 6)
- Clubs in the Women's Football Pyramid (Tiers 1 to 4)
- Clubs promoted into EFL League Two
Gloucestershire has already benefitted from the PLSF with over £500,000 provided to help fund the reconstruction of Gloucester City's stadium following flooding.
Learn more about the Premier league stadium fund
Howdens' Game Changer Programme
As partners of England Football, Howdens have committed to providing millions of pounds worth of kitchens for Accredited grassroots football clubs.
The first few years of the programme have been highly succesful with clubs up and down the country benefitting, including right here in Gloucestershire.
Applications for the programme are completed in windows. To learn more and check your eligibility, please click here.
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Rosie Pike Football Development Officer (Facilities and Investment) |